Motorcycle trip

Turkey

Vintage Rides motorcycle trips in Turkey are offered at £1,790 (€1,990) per rider (7 days) or £2,590 (€2,890) per rider (9 days), depending on the level of commitment you are looking for.

• Anatolian Treasures (7 days, discovery tour): £1,790 (€1,990) per rider, £1,490 (€1,640) per pillion.
• Cappadocia: Journey through Earth and Sky (9 days, adventure tour): £2,590 (€2,890) per rider, £2,190 (€2,390) per pillion.

What the price includes:

• A Royal Enfield motorcycle and spare parts
• Petrol, car parks and tolls
• Third-party motorcycle insurance
• Airport, hotel and airport transfers
• An English-speaking motorcycle guide
• A local team (mechanic, support vehicle driver)
• A support and luggage vehicle
• Standard accommodation in twin or double rooms
• Full board (water, tea and coffee included)
• Entry fees for sites included in the itinerary (Hierapolis, Myra, Patara, etc. on the Anatolia route)
• 24/7 telephone assistance from France

What the price does not include:

• International flights and visa fees
• International driving licence, if required
• Medical expenses insurance and repatriation assistance (compulsory)
• Legal protection insurance and cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)
• A €600 deposit per motorcycle
• Drinks, tips, souvenirs and personal expenses
• Registration fee of £31 (€35), on your first trip only

The two routes have very different profiles:

• Anatolian Treasures: Accessible level. The route is almost entirely surfaced (684 miles), with a single easy, rolling off-road section of around 6 miles, less than 1% off-road. You simply need to be comfortable on a motorcycle and not put off by a bumpy road at 25 mph in places.
• Cappadocia: Journey through Earth and Sky: Intermediate level. Over 932 miles in total, there are around 160 miles of off-road riding, about 17% of the route, spread over several days (up to 36 miles of track in a single stage). This adventure tour involves daily riding stages of 5 to 6 hours and requires good physical fitness.

Vintage Rides has chosen the Royal Enfield, a mid-capacity motorcycle that is simple, robust and endearing, suited to both road and off-road sections. It is this versatility that allows us to offer varied itineraries, from the most accessible to the most demanding, while keeping a consistent riding experience for the group.

Our Turkey tours use the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, the brand’s adventure motorcycle, chosen for its versatility: it is just as comfortable on the long coastal and mountain roads of the Anatolia route as on the more technical off-road sections of the Cappadocia tour.

The basic requirement is the same for all our tours: you must hold a motorcycle licence and be a regular rider, comfortable riding on the road. Beyond this common baseline, the required level then varies according to the chosen route. Our motorcycle tours in Turkey are divided into two levels:

• Accessible: Anatolian Treasures: a regular rider, comfortable on the road, can take part without any off-road experience.
• Intermediate: Cappadocia: Journey through Earth and Sky: this adventure tour is reserved for experienced riders, requiring good physical fitness to cope with daily riding stages of 5 to 6 hours and frequent off-road sections.

Not sure about your level? We recommend taking a riding course before you leave: the perfect opportunity to brush up on off-road riding basics, get used to the size of a Royal Enfield, and set off on your next adventure with confidence.

The two routes offer deliberately different experiences, and there is no universal answer, it all depends on what you are looking for.

What the two itineraries have in common: immersion in Turkish culture, with ancient sites, spectacular landscapes and local hospitality.

• For a gentle first discovery: Anatolian Treasures. This route runs along the Mediterranean between Antalya, Kaş and Pamukkale, with an almost entirely road-based programme and a strong cultural dimension (Hierapolis, Myra, Aphrodisias, Lake Salda). Ideal for discovering Turkey by motorcycle without any technical challenge.
• For lovers of spectacular landscapes and a challenge: Cappadocia: Journey through Earth and Sky. A more demanding adventure tour through the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, the Anti-Taurus mountains, and the Karanlık canyon with its rock-cut tunnels. More physically demanding, but with even wilder panoramas.

In short: it is hard to say objectively which is “the most beautiful”, it is above all a question of level and desire. Culture and gentleness for one, spectacular landscapes and a sporting challenge for the other.